From: Geoffrey <esoteric@3times25.net>
To: pgsql-performance@postgresql.org
Subject: Re: which Xeon processors don't have the context switching problem
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:33:19 -0500
Message-ID: <45DF5D9F.7050602@3times25.net> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <200702231330.57014.josh@agliodbs.com>
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Josh Berkus wrote:
> Geoffrey,
>
>> I recall a reference on the list indicating that newer Xeon processors
>> don't suffer from the context switching problem reported last year.
>
> Just to be clear, it's a software problem which affects all architectures,
> including AMD and Sparc. It's just *worse* on the PIII and P4 generation
> Xeons.
Thanks, that's what I need to hear. They've since cut a deal for
Operton based hardware, so the point is now moot.
--
Until later, Geoffrey
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
- Benjamin Franklin
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